Broiled Asparagus Parmesan recipe

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Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, tough ends trimmed
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 lemon wedge
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
ground white pepper to taste

Nutrition Info

96.6 calories
carbohydrate: 5.1 g
cholesterol: 19.7 mg
fat: 7.3 g
fiber: 2.5 g
protein: 4.5 g
saturatedFat: 4.6 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 120 mg
sugar: 2.1 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Place asparagus and water in 8x8 inch microwave-safe dish and cover.

  2. Heat in microwave on high until tender, 6 to 7 minutes.

  3. Line a baking sheet with foil.

  4. Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

  5. Remove asparagus from dish and place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

  6. Squeeze lemon wedge into melted butter and drizzle over asparagus.

  7. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and ground white pepper over asparagus.

  8. Place under broiler until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

This is a tasty fresh vegetable dish ready in 15 minutes. The asparagus stays nice and green when steamed in the microwave or steamer if you prefer. The parmesan gives it a little extra flavor.

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